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AD02 KPY

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,543 mi
Last recorded142,543 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 KPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 11,239 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 136,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,300 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Jun 2013 129,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 111,578 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,533 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,272 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 72,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 72,934 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 65,099 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 56,696 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 56,696 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD02 KPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 KPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD02 KPY registered?

AD02 KPY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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